Standard Industrial Classification Code

(redirected from 2080)

Standard Industrial Classification Code

A four digit code used in business to classify the industry to which a company belongs. The SIC code was created by the U.S. government in 1937 to facilitate communication within and between businesses and industries. For the most part, the SIC was replaced by the six digit NAICS in 1997, but the SEC still uses the SIC. For example, an oil & gas exploration company might file with the SEC under the SIC code 1382.

Lodgepole pine range shrinking as climate warms: The range of the lodgepole pine, which plays a key role in many North American high-elevation ecosystems, is already shrinking as a result of climate change, according to a new study that concludes that the species could almost disappear from the Pacific Northwest by 2080.

Many may have seen the headline "England must squeeze another 10million people in by 2030", and - even worse - that by 2080 England's population is expected to be 95million, a density of 1,900 people per square mile, second only to Bangladesh (2040psm).

The forecast predicts average summer and winter temperatures and rainfall for the years 2020, 2050 and 2080 giving low, medium and high estimates for each, depending on the level of emissions between now and then.

The team found that by 2020, households in New Mexico would incur, on average, annual climate change-related costs representing at least 8 percent of current median household income, 13 percent by 2040, and more than 29 percent by 2080.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.